Overview
Ameresco Johnson Canyon is a 1.4 MW biomass power plant in California, USA, converting waste into energy. It operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act.
Ameresco Johnson Canyon is a biomass power plant located in California, United States, with a capacity of 1.4 MW. The facility is owned by Ameresco Johnson Canyon LLC and is currently operational, contributing to the state's renewable energy portfolio. The plant uses waste as its primary fuel, a common practice in biomass power generation that helps divert organic materials from landfills. As a small-scale facility, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act and applicable state-level emissions standards. This facility plays a role in California's renewable energy landscape, supporting local waste management and providing a modest but steady source of electricity. Its small capacity makes it suitable for distributed generation, reducing transmission losses and enhancing grid resilience in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based power. Located in California, it operates under strict state and federal air quality regulations, including the Clean Air Act. The small capacity minimizes local environmental impact, though biomass combustion still emits CO2 and particulates, managed through permitted controls.
Frequently asked questions
Ameresco Johnson Canyon is located in California, United States, at coordinates 36.5342, -121.4086.
It is a biomass power plant that uses waste as fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 1.4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emissions limits for pollutants like SOx, NOx, and particulates, as well as state-level regulations.
Biomass power reduces landfill waste and methane emissions, and can displace fossil fuel use, though it still produces CO2 and requires careful emissions management.